Namibia
Botswana
Botswana visa for Namibian citizens
Entry requirement
Namibian citizens can visit Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Namibia
BotswanaNamibia Visa-free, 90 days Namibia visa for citizens of Botswana
Travel advice for Botswana
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Namibia to Botswana, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Botswana at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 16 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Botswana (updated 1 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Botswana (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Namibian citizens can stay in Botswana
Namibian citizens may stay in Botswana for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Botswana.
Botswana’s neighbours for Namibian citizens
Zimbabwe and South Africa admit Namibian citizens visa-free.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Namibia
Citizens of Botswana can visit Namibia without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Namibia and Botswana.
Frequently asked questions
Do Namibian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Namibian citizens can visit Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Namibian citizens stay in Botswana?
Namibian citizens can stay in Botswana for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Namibia?
Citizens of Botswana can visit Namibia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Namibian citizens enter Botswana visa-free?
Yes, Namibian citizens can enter Botswana without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.